Upper Body Dumbbell Ladder Workout for Home For Women Over 40 [NO PUSH-UPS!]

[@justinegore-smith8997]

It’s my birthday today and this was great, in that I focused on how strong I am rather than how old! Thanks PJ 😍

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Happy birthday Justine! Great way to kick off a new year!

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[@truyouwellnessyoga]

Thanks PJ, that was a fantastic strength workout. Double bonus - no push ups and George returning 🐾🙌

[@kerinarmstrong1426]

Just re doing 12 days of Xmas in February. Lovely to see George and safe to say I stopped doing the last exercise to see him 😂.

[@christydoering3608]

Awww we had missed George! Welcome back, buddy!

[@LynnDodwell]

What a star of a workout with a bonus visit by The Handsome George! Thank you both.

[@FitnesswithPJ]

He is the best, for sure! 😊

[@jeangreaves3912]

I'm a day behind, playing catch up, love, love this work out. Great to see George too!

[@jburwinkel]

This was so good!! The real treat was seeing George after such a long absence! A double win!!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Yay!!

[@rosevanderreijden]

It's great to see you again, PJ. I didn't know that you were doing another challenge. I hope you are having a good holiday season... 🕯 It's nice to see George again - he looks like he's grown!

[@michelleelizabeth299]

Yeah this one's gonna leave a mark! But it was totally worth it just to see George for a few minutes ;) Thanks for another excellent workout PJ!

[@ach9282]

I'd forgotten how good this one was - it was great to revisit it. And to see gorgeous George!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Glad you loved it! 🥰

[@sues6746]

Holey Moley is right 🥵 That start back down the ladder was a KILLER! Loved this routine 👏👏👏👏

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Yay!! Glad you enjoyed it too. I had a lot of fun programming it!

[@kristiellison1146]

It was good to see you George!

[@lisawiesen3304]

Whew! That was tough but I loved it. So nice to see George too. 😊

[@FitnesswithPJ]

George says hi!!

[@KamilaZrebiec]

Another great workout. My little son walked in just as George made an appearance. He must’ve said “aww” like hundred times 😁

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Hehe!!

[@mariadamato9740]

So nice to George!!! I’m a day behind in the challenge but I’m going to keep on going. 👍. Thanks PJ

[@FitnesswithPJ]

In your own time, babe!

[@jburwinkel]

This one really got me ready for my busy day!! Loved seeing George!!!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

The best!! 😃

[@janicemaloof556]

FAVORITE upper workout!!!! I am feeling every muscle we used!!! Thanks PJ

[@FitnesswithPJ]

It's a goodie Janice! So glad you loved it 🥰

[@colleengirl1]

My calendar didn't work this morning so I found this one. It may be the one, don't know, but this was great!! Thanks Pj, done and done! 😅❤

[@FitnesswithPJ]

You found the one! 🙌

[@margaretflynn1288]

This is a favorite! My upper body feels it every time. I love it! Thanks, PJ!❤

[@FitnesswithPJ]

So good Margaret 💪

[@mariei.5895]

Wow! What a great workout. Not sure I can even lift a fork now! Awesome, the new diet, pump til you drop!! So happy to have met George! He is very handsome ❤️

[@FitnesswithPJ]

I hope you can eat soon! 😆

[@carolinelegg6110]

Great start to March... my upper body is definitely all worked out...

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Way to go Caroline! 🙌💪

[@jburwinkel]

Great workout!!! Seeing George just made it more special!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Definitely!! 💖🐾

[@dintexas2095]

Good to see George again! Great workout!

[@lsteward8687]

Great upper body workout. Pecs still sore from the day before. Atta boy George!

[@jennyeverard5952]

Day 8 done. Awesome workout. 💪🏻💕

[@pattycraig7170]

Talk about intense! My arms were still feeling it from Monday. Now they're really pumped! I really liked the different positions - made those curls and raises much more challenging. And I loved seeing George!!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Yes!! So glad, Patty!

[@abigailsandham]

Took the week off working out last week, wasn't feeling it. Now back on it, and this was a great one to kick start me and the week. x

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Great job! You need the rest sometimes Abi! 😀

[@margaretflynn1288]

Powerful workout today! I used 5#, 8#, and 10#. I alternated arms during the 2nd round of seated shoulder presses. I think I’ve earned a yummy protein smoothie after this challenging workout! Thanks, PJ!❤

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Ggo Margaret! You absolutely deserve it! 🙌

[@sarahbowie5566]

Awesome strength workout! Had all my weights out! Feeling 💪🏻😃 bonus to see George make an appearance too!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Woo hoo!!

[@angharadgaylard2565]

Day 8 done! Needed this today been at my desk all day (office job🙄) everything was clicking in the stretches must have needed them! And George made an appearance missed you George!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

👊🔥

[@jessicasheltrown2561]

My first exercise with you as a member!! Super excited to part of your Patreon community.

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Welcome Jessica! So happy to have you on board! 🙌💪

[@christysweet5949]

I'm have to admit I used a few of my special words as we started to ladder up the shoulders 😅 I feel great now that it is done though!!! Thanks PJ

[@carolinelegg6110]

George !!!!!! And the workout was great too :-))))

[@kristieguldin9479]

George!!!!! Another great workout, PJ. Thank you!!!

[@helenjoynes2930]

Felt great on this one and hello to George again 🐕

[@FitnesswithPJ]

George says HI!

[@kimstephens220]

Loved the seated shoulder work. That was a new one for me.

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Yes, so glad to show you a new move!

[@elsmurray9631]

Great workout pj, it’s lovely to see george

[@brooksday8407]

Mornin - happy March! I missed this one back in December. Its a great one! My arms a screaming!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Way to go! 💪💪 Happy March to you!!

[@angelicamarchini9400]

Loved the flow of this , feeling good!!!!

[@lisadenbow8565]

I think I am a day behind on the calendar, so much life stuff going on right now. Awesome workout and now my arms are noodles, used 12lbs for a good bit of this workout. Love ya PJ

[@FitnesswithPJ]

You got this Lisa! 🌺

[@sherryhorning9946]

It's nice to see George. It's been a few months. He is beautiful. My husband would like a German shepherd. And the workout was great too. I fell a few days behind in the 12 day challenge due to a minor medical procedure that wouldn't but I am picking up where I left off.

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Get one, they're a pain in the ass but so awesome!!

[@dainaskinke7671]

Your workouts have a double effect as perfect training and they greatly improve my mood. Thank you!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

That is great to hear! 👍💥

[@kellypantaleoni5166]

Nothing better than a to the point strong kick ass workout! And you delivered that with this one! Thank you very much🥰 Also, I cannot thank you enough for recommending the book Mr. nobody! I am loving it!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

My pleasure Kelly! Great book huh? 🤗

[@margaretflynn1288]

Upper body is feeling fine! Thanks, PJ!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Nice work, Margaret!

[@mariaewerth670]

Awesome workout!! My arms are sore from yesterday’s workout 🏋🏼‍♀️😂….. love seeing George today!! He is beautiful!!! ❣️

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Yay Maria! 💪 George is the best, right? 💕

[@puzzledpets]

I'm back! My new dumbells really helped make this workout effective.

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Oh YES Laura! That is awesome 🙌🥰

[@sharonfilippi4956]

Great workout PJ! Santa is bringing me more dumbbell’s for Christmas. I could have done with them this workout. 😅

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Nice one, Sharon!

[@Balletpro1]

WOW, that was awesome!!!! I enjoyed the laddering idea and feel worked but great!!!! Thanks, PJ, day 8 in the books!!!!!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Awesome!! Glad you thought it was fun!

[@anaem956]

TY PJ ! Definitely , I hate push ups and planks ! It adds to much tension on my shoulder/neck area , so thx for thinking on us ! This was PERFECT ! ❤️💐

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Of course. I got you!

[@jeanetteweiler3448]

loved it so much...and also very much appreciated the weight cues i.e. I'm going with the heavier ones here, lighter, etc. you take all the guesswork out of our workouts with your awesome cues and just allow us to focus on the exercise, your chatting, and George's visit. thank you!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Wonderful Jeanette - thank you for this beautiful feedback! 🔆🙌

[@DunderMifflin_ThisisPam]

Great one, PJ! I really appreciated the hard work but without any push-ups or planks! I can do those but sometimes my hands and wrists need a break, or it feels like they will break! Haha 😄 Enjoyed seeing George pop by to say Hi! Hope that is a good sign of his comfort level to come.

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Yes I hope so too...or I may start losing followers, haha!

[@50amazinggrace]

I appreciated the you're body weights. Haven't done this in a while.

[@FitnesswithPJ]

🤩 ❤️

[@abigailsandham]

Wow this was one intense strength workout. I used every dumb-bell I own to get this done. Those seated exercises were horrible but I did them. Feel fit and strong. X

[@tracieseivertson4297]

This ⬆️⬆️⬆️. My thoughts exactly. Every. Set. Of. Dumbbells. 💪🏻👏🏻👊🏻

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Love it! Every single one!? Go, Abi!! 💪🔥

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Awesome!!

[@cindygraves616]

Thank you for an awesome workout! Adding that to my favorites :) ❤seeing George!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Wonderful! 💖

[@michellemaday126]

I loved this. Different exercises then the usual. Great stretches. You always create new and challenging workouts, love it.

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Gotta keep things fresh!!

[@scipioniljw]

day 8 done thank you Pj loved it

[@lindac6147]

Liked the pace of this one. Not too fast and easy to follow

[@FitnesswithPJ]

This is great to hear Linda! So glad you enjoyed it ☺️💪

[@ellencolangelo2200]

I groaned throughout the whole thing😢but I finished it using the same pound weights you used. Yeah me! Thanks for another challenge, PJ!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Oh yeah - Great job! 🙌

[@kerinarmstrong1426]

Thanks PJ loved this although I did get distracted with the last rows. I was so excited to see George back it has been so long. Give him a big thank you for my George fix I have missed hi,.

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Hahha I don't think you were alone on that one haha!!

[@carolineboyd7854]

Day 8 was great PJ! Super tough on the shoulders and biceps for me. Had to switch to a lighter dumb bell for some moves. Cheers!

[@caroloot8402]

🥳 Whoo Hoo!!!!! That felt GREAT!!!❤

[@FitnesswithPJ]

🤩🥳🙌

[@michellemorin1772]

Yes loved this one. Great start to March!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Glad you loved it Michelle! 🔆

[@paula2wetzel]

fabulous ladder workout! Thanks for the continued creativity! FYI- I moved up to 8 lbs today-YAY! 3-5-8 for this workout (3 only in second sitting ladder up). Feeling more myself as I regain strength and mobility. I may feel sore tomorrow, but I'll be grateful. Here's to day 8.🥂

[@CarolynMenard]

Love it! This is part of my favorite challenge

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Yay!!! So good 😊

[@JackieMitchell9]

Loved the workout! More please! Great to see George!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

More to come! 🤩🐾

[@mariapolito3145]

I loved the variations on some of the moves! You really feel it in a different way in the body. Slowly but surely getting through your 12 days of Christmas. I started a new job in November so haven’t been able to do your workouts in the morning like I used to so I’m adjusting to a new schedule but not giving up! You’re the best PJ and your workouts always delivery. Thank you and Merry Christmas!🎄💪🏻😘

[@mariapolito3145]

P.S. Loved the George cameo at the end! 😍

[@DunderMifflin_ThisisPam]

Glad to see someone else doing the workouts on a bit of a different schedule! I have days that I can't get a workout in. Keep going! 💞

[@Truthsayer112]

When i was previewing this workout i thought it’s gonna be an easy one. Holy moly was i wrong or was i wrong? I’m a little behind in this challenge but boy i’m so loving each one. You’re so awesome PJ, thanks for another great workout 😘

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Come on...you know me better than that, don't you!?

[@Truthsayer112]

@@FitnesswithPJ 😁

[@lynnfinley7616]

PJ, I love this workout! I loved it in the challenge and glad to do it again.

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Wonderful Lyn - so glad you loved it! 🔆🙌

[@marygartrell5277]

I love a good upper body workout. My golf swings thanks you PJ.

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Love this Mary! ⛳️

[@Nikcel72]

I REALLY enjoyed this workout! Thanks for all you do!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

You are so welcome! 🤗

[@krisschweitzer8112]

Wow yup sure feel that workout ! Happy with my weights 😊… thanks again PJ

[@FitnesswithPJ]

yeah!!! Go Kris 🙌

[@kerrydavis8191]

Great workout, thanks PJ - every workout targets different muscles I didn't know I had 😉

[@FitnesswithPJ]

You bet! Great stuff Kerry! 🙌💪

[@kathyshaheen3480]

This was a great way to test my strength! I liked this one.

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Great to hear, Kathy!! 💪

[@robynparker5845]

Day 8 done....George... very brave boy lol Nice workout again PJ some new exercises to me too love it :)

[@FitnesswithPJ]

So glad!!

[@georgiecameron4007]

Day 8 done ✔️ wow pj that was intense but I managed to complete all the sets im defo going to feel tender tomorrow 😏 But Feeling strong💪

[@lisacaselden5412]

LOVED this one! Used 15, 10, 8, & 6's. extremely fatigued last couple of reps on every exercise. That was during...now that I'm done I feel fantastic!!!! Thanks for the great workout PJ!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Nice work, Lisa!! 💪🔥

[@georgiecameron4007]

Oh I remember this one pj !! And it's still as intense as the first time we did it but still love it !!👍

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Oh YES! Way to go 💪🔆

[@janetwoodall8356]

Loved this workout because.......I really hate pushups! This was great.

[@FitnesswithPJ]

haha! love it! And glad you loved it! 💪

[@suzannelee5367]

Looked lame but OMG I felt the burnnn! A very different type of ladder from the past. Loved it and so quick.

[@harmony1211]

Hello and thanks so much PJ for Day 8! I really enjoyed this Ladder workout it was so much fun! I will be saving this strength workout when I hit a plateau! Onward to Day nine! Hi George! BTW will be getting some heavier dumbbells today! 5lbs not cutting it with this workout lol!

[@shellybrooks9593]

Loved this workout! I think I will def feel it tomorrow.

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Go Shelly - you got this! Glad you loved it! 🙌💪

[@dawnbrower9129]

Great upper body workout….George is beautiful….my Boxer Maya stays with me during the workouts 😀

[@reneaqua7612]

Liked this workout a bit different but effective. Thanks PJ!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Great to hear!

[@stephanieschabel3568]

Loved this ! Thanks so much !

[@BS-kg5ef]

Such a great workout!

[@jacquiee.1195]

Good to see George!!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Yes I was shocked!!

[@nikischuck5856]

Oh wow the beginning of the ladder back was tough! Nice one PJ - amazing workout! Thanks : )

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Anytime, Niki! 💪

[@pamelabellino2171]

I did this today, really liked it!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

sooo glad Pamela! 😀

[@emilycolby5629]

This was tough! I am still sore from a couple of days ago, glad to use lighter weights! Great Job for Day 8! Awesome to see George! I miss seeing him, my pup is still sleeping when I exercise! 🤣

[@FitnesswithPJ]

George is usually sleeping too...just in the other room, without the lights haha!

[@audreyArice]

Day 8 is done! I really did like this one, especially Curious George's cameo. My arms feel like noodles right now, but in a good way, of course!

[@puzzledpets]

Thanks PJ, enjoyed this but definitely need those additional dumbells for Christmas! ps isn't George a lovely shape?! If only all GSDs were x

[@FitnesswithPJ]

I'll put a good word in with Santa. You deserve them!

[@helenjoynes9026]

Feeling strong great workout

[@FitnesswithPJ]

I just love hearing this 🙌

[@boak9642]

Excellent! TY again PJ!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Glad you loved it! 🙌💪

[@bridgetbaker2809]

Great upper body workout!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

❤️ Bridget

[@lezlier.6679]

This but it all! Loved it!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Way to go Leslie! 🙌

[@lezlier.6679]

It was supposed to say, this HAD it all…not but it all 🙄

[@paula2wetzel]

Hey PJ and fellow PJ followers. I took a tip from Le Bron James and my persona PT and wore a Mackenzie lumbar support roll around my waist moving back and front as needed. It helps me be mindful not to overarch my lumbar spine.

[@eirene7123]

Great work out! Thanks PJ!

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Yay!! Thank YOU 🙌🔆

[@georgiecameron4007]

This was one spicy little workout pj 💪

[@FitnesswithPJ]

We LOVE spicy!

[@stephaniepaoli3412]

Great arm workout 🏋️‍♀️

[@FitnesswithPJ]

Glad you loved it! 💪